What makes a space sacred will likely be linked to beliefs in the presence of some divine being either being present in that space or having been present there in the past.

1. Most, if not all, religions have some spaces that they consider sacred in some way. From the perspective of someone in a religion, what makes a space sacred will likely be linked to beliefs in the presence of some divine being either being present in that space or having been present there in the past. From an outsider, academic perspective, though, spaces are sacred because the members of a religion treat that space differently than they treat other spaces. They do not treat that space differently because it is inherently sacred; the space is sacred because they treat it differently.
Based on your understanding of Jewish history, explain what makes Jerusalem a sacred city to Jews and other religions (either Christianity or Islam). Why is this city so important to them? How do they treat the city, or specific parts of the city, as sacred space?
Lastly, discuss a space that is especially sacred to you. This need not be connected to any religious beliefs; it could just be a place that holds a special place in your heart for some reason. It may be a place connected just to you, to your family, or to some larger community that you are a part of. What is it about that space that makes it sacred to you and how do you treat it differently from other spaces?

2. Use word document to write notes you have made on the 2 religions below. Noting which elements resonated with you the most and which elements of these religions might have been problematic for you.
Briefly describe the aspect that you chose – define, describe, and explain its place in the religion.
Explain why you find it compelling. Include a piece of art and a passage of text from a scripture of the religion to accompany each aspect.

Write about 3 topics below:
1. Jadaism
2. christianity

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